I’ve been thinking a lot about Christmas, because this year I will be spending it alone in the UK. I feel a bit sad, because Christmas is time for family, and I am far away from mine. I’ve always celebrated Christmas with my family in China. We would have big dinner, and we all sit together. This year, I don’t know what I will do.I tried to make some plans, like maybe I go to church, but I am not sure if I feel comfortable there. I thought I might go to see Christmas lights in the city, but it feels strange to do alone. I am thinking about cooking a small meal for myself. Maybe I will try to make something I like from China, but it’s hard to find the ingredients here.I feel a bit lonely, but I don’t want to make this a sad time. Maybe I will video call my family and we can have a little celebration online. I hope they don’t feel too bad because I’m not with them. I’ll try to be happy and not think too much about being alone.It will be strange, but I think it could also be an opportunity to learn how to enjoy the holidays in a new way. I’ll take it one step at a time and try to make the most of it. Hopefully, I will feel better after talking to my family.
Come on, Enyan! Christmas in the UK will be so different from Christmas in China! You will have the opportunity to have a completely new experience. Isn't it precisely the reason why we travel? By the way, how does it look like to celebrate Christmas in China?
You are right. In China Christmas is not holiday. I stay home with family, cook dinner, and eat cake. I don’t know Christmas in UK, my friends go with family, so I will be alone.
ONE IDEA: There are many churches for different ethnic communities in the U.K. In most large cities, churches for Chinese, Korea, or Japanese . . . I also felt isolated and lonely when I was in the U.K. (I am not into bars and dislike drugs, so it was hard to meet new people. I did make a few friends, however,)
Maybe it's not too late to sign up for some volunteering during Christmas? Usually, there are many public events organized around Christmas where they need volunteers. You could ask in churches, municipalities, or community centers.
Thank you for your suggestions. I feel lonely too, so your ideas help me. I will try to look for churches or volunteering.